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Cancer Medicine

Global Research Impact in Cancer Medicine

Queen’s University Belfast is driving global progress in cancer research and treatment through its innovative MSc in Cancer Medicine. This programme offers an exceptional postgraduate learning experience within a world-class research environment, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to translate scientific discovery into clinical impact.

With research-led teaching and opportunities to engage with internationally recognised experts, students are prepared to contribute to cutting-edge developments that improve cancer outcomes worldwide.

By providing an enriched environment of research and innovation we attract and develop the very best postgraduate talent.

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Why Queen's?

Based within the world-leading Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, the MSc (Res) in Cancer Medicine at Queen’s offers an exceptional research-intensive learning experience. Students are taught by internationally recognised experts and engage directly in a 24-week research project within active cancer research teams.
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Career Opportunities

Graduates from this programme are well prepared for PhD study or research roles in academia, hospitals, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry. The strong translational focus opens pathways into drug discovery, molecular diagnostics, clinical trials, and biomarker development, while the emphasis on critical thinking, scientific communication, and analytical skills provides a foundation for diverse careers across biomedical research and innovation.

 
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From the state of the art McClay Library, to the cutting edge Computer Science Building, a £700m investment in our teaching facilities have transformed our historic campus into an innovative learning environment. 
Why Choose Queen's

Top 200 in the world

(QS and THE World University Rankings 2026)
World-class university

Every school in our Faculty is recognised among the global top 200 in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026.

Affordable Student Destination

Ranked 3rd in the UK for Value for Money (StudentCrowd University Awards 2025).

Employment potential

Queen's offers opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. Queen’s is first in the Russell Group for employability and further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2022/23).

State-of-the-art facilities

Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities. 21 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2026)

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